BULLETIN SUPPLEMENT
1 983-84
OAKWOOD COLLEGE reserves the right to deny admission to any student
who, in the judgment of the Office of Student Services or the Office of
Admissions, may not benefit from the total program of the College, or whose
presence or conduct may be detrimental to that program.
-COLLEGE ADMINISTRATION
SPECIAL EVENTS DATES DEADLINES
No. EVENT
FALL
WINTER
SPRING
1. Faculty Colloquium
August 16-20
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2. Orientation & Testing (Freshmen)
August 30
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3. Registration— Freshmen Only
All Students
September 1
September 2-5
January 2-4
March 1 8-20
4. Instruction Begins
September 6
January 5
March 21
5. Late Registration
September 6
January 5
March 21
6. Last Day to Enter Classes
September 1 6
January 13
March 30
7. Last Day for 100% Tuition Refund
September 16
January 13
March 30
8. Advisees Roster Due
September 30
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9. Mid Quarter
October 12
February 8
April 24
10. Last Day to Drop a Course Without a
Grade on Permanent Record
October 12
February 8
April 24
11. English Proficiency
October 16
January 29
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12. Senior Program Check
October 15-30
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13. Departmental Examinations— Clep, etc.
October 1 7-21
February 13-17
April 9-13
14. Pre-registration
Oct. 31 -Nov. 11
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15. Pre-ExamWeek
Nov. 14-18
March 5-9
May 1 6-23
16. Study Days (teacher's discretion)
Nov. 17, 18
March 8, 9
May 22, 23
17. Final Exams
Nov. 18,20-22
March 11-14
May 23-27
18. Final Grades Due
Nov. 29
March 16
May 28*
June 1
19. Commencement
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June 3 (10:30 a.m.)
*Final Grades for Seniors
THE ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS
The Board of Trustees abolished the academic divisional structure effective July 1 , 1 983 in
favor of departments only. There are thirteen academic departments viz:
1. Behavioral Sciences
2. Biology
3. Business and Information Management Systems
4. Chemistry
5. Education
6. English, Communications & Art
7. History
8. Home Economics
9. Mathematics & Physics
10. Music
11. Nursing
12. Physical Education
13. Religion & Theology
NEW POLICIES
ENGLISH PROFICIENCY
Students who earn a grade of "B" (not B-) or higher in Advanced Composition at
Oakwood College are exempted from the English Proficiency Test required of all
prospective graduates. (Does not apply if Advanced Composition is taken at another
institution.)
COMPUTER LITERACY
Effective with the freshman class of 1 983, all new students are required to take a basic
course in computer literacy.
TRANSFER STUDENTS
A student who has completed a major or minor at another institution must complete at least
another major at Oakwood College in order to obtain a degree from this institution.
The bulletin statement on page 64 is adjusted as follows:
(a) The satisfactory completion in residence of twelve upper division hours in the major field.
(b) The satisfactory completion in residence of four hours of upper division hours in minor
field.
HONORS COMMITTEE NEW NAME
Academic Awards and Recognition is the new name for what was formerly called "Honors
Committee."
POLICY CLARIFICATION
(a) Bulletin page 67.
The 1 2 hours of modern foreign language required in the core curriculum must be in the
same language, and not a mixture of languages.
(b) Bulletin page 134.
English Fundamentals is a 2-hour course.
NEW PROGRAMS
Oakwood College and Alabama A & M University have entered into an agreement
whereby an undergraduate student will attend Oakwood College for two or more academic
years and Alabama A & M University for two more academic years. The specifics of the
program are outlined in this section. After completing the programs of the two cooperating
institutions (to be accomplished in no less than 4'/2 years) the student shall be awarded a
Bachelor of Natural Sciences Degree from Oakwood College and one of the designated
Bachelor of Science Degrees from Alabama A & M University.
Dual degree candidates are eligible to seek any of the following degrees from Alabama A
& M University:
B.S. in Crop Science
B.S. in Horticulture
B.S. in Soil Science
The program is developed and coordinated by the Department of Biology at Oakwood
College and the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Studies at Alabama A
& M University. These academic units have programs beyond the scope of this dual degree
program. Students are encouraged to become familiar by reviewing the catalogs of the
respective programs as well as by meeting and discussing career plans with the faculty of
the respective departments. The degree programs covered under this agreement and
career opportunities associated with these programs are described below:
Crop Science
The curriculum in Crop Science is designated to give the student a strong background in
biological and life sciences in preparation for either a terminal degree or graduate study.
Crop Science majors may qualify themselves for positions in the following fields: technical
level or sales positions in federal, state, university or private organizations relating to
agricultural research, agribusiness, crop improvement, farm management, agricultural
extension and in international agriculture. They can also qualify to become crop inspectors
or other regulatory agencies positions.
Horticulture
The curriculum in Horticulture is designed to provide a broad orientation to all aspects of
horticulture: Floriculture, Ornamental Horticulture, Vegetable Crops, Fruit Crops and
Landscaping.
Horticulture majors may qualify themselves for positions in the following fields:
Commercial nursery and greenhouse management, landscape services, public parks,
private estates and golf courses, federal and state agencies, seed production industries,
retail sales, agricultural supply industries and in international agriculture. Many students,
after completing this degree, pursue graduate programs in the area of their interest in
horticulture.
Soil Science
The curriculum in Soil Science is designed to give the student a strong background in the
physical and biological sciences, along with its application to the area of Soil Science.
Training in Soil Science prepares the student to fill positions in research, extension, various
government services, industry, business, or to pursue graduate work in soils or related areas.
Soil scientists can qualify to fill openings in land reclamation, soil conservation, soil survey,
land management, fertilizer and chemical industries, with inspection and regulatory
agencies and in international agriculture.
OAKWOOD/A & M
Cooperative Academic Program
Course No.
Course Name
Freshman Year (O.C.)
Bl 121
General Biology
EN 101
Freshman Composition
PE211
Health Principles
CH 111
General Chemistry
Bl 122
General Biology
EN 102
Freshman Composition
HI 103
World Civilization
PE
Physical Education
CH 112
General Chemistry
Bl 123
General Biology
EN 1 03
Freshman Composition
RE 201
Fund, of Christian Faith
PE
Physical Education
CH 113
General Chemistry
BI221
Microbiology
TOTAL
Credit Hours
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
1
4
4
4
4
1
4
5
54
Sophomore Year (O.C.)
' Bl 321
Genetics
PH 111
General Physics
MA 111
Precalculus 1
Bl 425
General Ecology
HI 104
World Civilization
PH 112
General Physics
MA 112
Precalculus II
RE 111
UFE & Teachings
PE
Physical Education
EN 304
Advanced Composition
PH 113
General Physics
CH 201
Qualitative Analysis
BI230
Plant Biology
ED 250
Philosophy of Christian Education
Summer (O.C.)
Bl 460
Cell & Molec. Biology
CH321
Quantitative Analysis
TOTAL
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
1
4
4
4
4
2
51
TOTAL
Total Quarter Hours at O.C.
- Less Religion Courses
113
103
EQUIVALENT SEMESTER HOURS OF
NON-RELIGION COURSES
68
1. B.S. in CROP SCIENCE
Course No.
Course Name
Junior Year (A & M)
ART 1 02
Art
SOC210
Introduction to Sociology
NES 251
Introduction to Soil Science
BIO 203-204
General Botany
NES 310
Field Crop Production
BIO 322
General Entology
OR
BIO 422
Principles of Pest Management
BIO 344
Principles of Plant Taxonomy
OR
BIO 451
Plant Anatomy
Electives
Credit Hours
TOTAL 35
Senior Year (A & M)
NES 41 1 Weed Science 3
NES 430 Biometry 3
NES 452 Soil Fertility and Fertilizers 3
NES 431 Principles of Plant Breeding 3
NES 432 Plant Disease Diagnosis 4
BIO 461 Plant Physiology 4
NES 491 Seminar 1
Electives 1 2
TOTAL 33
Credits Transferred from O.C = 68
Credits Earned at A & M = 68
TOTAL FOR B.S. IN CROP SCIENCE = 136
2. B.S. in HORTICULTURE
Course No.
Course Name
Credit Hours
Junior Year (A & M)
ART 1 02
Art
2
SOC 201
Introduction to Sociology
3
NES 251
Introduction to Soil Science
4
BIO 203-204
General Botany
8
NES 320
Vegetable Crop Production
3
NES 321
Commercial Nursery Crop Management
2
NES 322
Commercial Greenhouse Management
3
NES 323
Plant Materials and Utilization in Landscape Design
3
NES 328
Fruit Crop Production
3
Electives
4
TOTAL
35
Senior Year (A & M)
BIO 344
Principles of Plant Taxonomy
OR
BIO 451
Plant Anatomy
NES 421
Plant Propagation
NES 422
Landscape Design and Construction
NES 430
Biometry
NES 432
Plant Disease Diagnosis
NES 452
Soil Fertility and Fertilizers
BIO 461
Plant Physiology
NES 491
Seminar
Electives
TOTAL
33
Credits Transferred from O.C.
Credits Earned at A & M
68
68
TOTAL FOR B.S. IN HORTICULTURE =
136
3. B.S. in SOIL SCIENCE
Course No. Course Name Credit Hours
Junior Year (A & M)
ART 102 Art 2
SOC 201 Introduction to Sociology 3
NES 251 Introduction to Soil Science 4
NES310 Field Crop Production 3
NES 350 Soil Morphology, Genetics and Classification 4
NES 351 Soil and Water Conservation 3
NES 430 Biometry 3
Electives 12
TOTAL 34
Senior Year (A & M)
NES 403 Soil Microbiology 4
NES 452 Soil Fertility and Fertilizers 3
NES 461 Soil Physics 3
NES 470 Soil Plant and Water Analysis 4
NES 472 Soil and Water Pollution 3
BIO 461 Plant Physiology 4
NES 491 Seminar 1
Electives 12
TOTAL 34
Credits Transferred from O.C. = 68
Credits Earned at A & M = 68
TOTAL FOR B.S. IN SOIL SCIENCES = 136
4. BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK REQUIREMENTS
Major Requirements (58 Hours)
Present Recommended
SW 201 Introduction to Social Work I
SW 202 Introduction to Social Work II
SW 207 Welfare Policy as a Social Institution
SW 331 Child Welfare
SW210 Gerontology: Introduction to Aging
SW 451 Methods of Social Work Intervention I
SW 452 Methods of Social Work Intervention II
SW 330 Human Behavior & Social Environment I
Methods of Social Work Intervention III
SW 453 Field Work and Seminar I
SW 454 Field Work and Seminar II
Human Behavior and Social Environment
Electives (24 Hours)
A minimum of 16 hours to represent a concentration.
Community Service Development
Legal— Social Work & the Law
BA 281 Introduction to Economics
SO 21 1 Anthropology
BE Typing
ML Foreign Language
42
58
Cognates (36 Hours)
PY 321 Abnormal Behavior or/
PY319 Theories of Personality
SO 231 Social Problems or/
SW 335 Poverty and Deprivation
SO 361 Marriage and the Family
MA 307 Statistics Methods I
PY 41 1 Principles of Research
SO 101 Principles of Sociology
PY 101 Principles of Psychology
SW415 Gerontology: Retirement/Death/Dying
Illness, Disability & Rehabilitation
26
36
TOTAL HOURS
118
5. FLYING INSTRUCTION
Working in cooperation with the North Huntsville Airport, Oakwood College has developed
an arrangement whereby a student may obtain a private pilot license. Depending on the
amount of time the student devotes to this project, a license may be obtained from between
three to six months at a total cost of $1 ,700. Please note that this amount is separate from the
regular charges for tuition, room and board at Oakwood College.
6. VOCATIONAL/TECHNICAL EDUCATION
Vocational and technical education development may now be obtained at Oakwood
College through a cooperative program with neighboring Drake Technical College. Course
offerings include:
A. Associate Degree
Drafting, Electronics, Graphic Arts
B. Diplomas
Appliance Repairs, Auto Mechanics, Electricity, Radio & T.V. Repairs
C. Certificates
Auto/Body Fender, Barbering, Cosmetology, Practical Nursing, Small Engine Repair,
Welding, etc.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
1983-84 SCHOOL YEAR
SCHEDULE OF CHARGES PER QUARTER
Tuition Package; per quarter:
Tuition package applies to residence hall and
non-residence hall students taking 13 to 16 hours
per quarter.
Residence Hall Package, per quarter:
Students Living in Campus Apartnnents, per quarter:
($525—2 Bedroom; $435—1 Bedroom)
General Fee (Student Association fee, matriculation
fee, MV, Yearbook, Spreading Oak), per quarter:
TOTAL CHARGES PER QUARTER
Resident
Students
$1,290
675
32
$1,997
Non- Campus
Resident Apartment
Students Students
$1,290
32
$1 ,322
$1,290
435
32
$1,757
TUITION RATES PER QUARTER
13-16 hours $1 ,290
9-12 hours 1 ,1 66
1 -8 hours 1 08 (per hour)
For each hour above 1 6, add 80 (per hour)
Late registration fee 25
Residence Hall students are required to pay a deposit of $1 ,495 at registration.
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